The History of Canadian BroadcastingNetwork: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1988 to 2001 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weekly in the evening at various times, from 1988 to 2001. This 30-minute gardening program was produced in Vancouver. It debuted in the spring of 1988 and aired for 13 seasons on a weekly basis. The show was aimed at gardeners of all ages […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1988 to 1998 Broadcast Medium: Television A music/arts/variety program hosted by Adrienne Clarkson, featuring Canadian artists from the world of dance, music, film and television. Aired – summer of 1988 as Summer Festival .– in primetime weekly as Adrienne Clarkson Presents until 1998. Written by John Corcelli – April, 2002
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1987 to 1995 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired at various times during the day, from 1987 to 1995. This children’s program was a fifteen-minute broadcast, telling the story of 4 roommates who live in the top apartment of an old house. Each episode featured the puppet characters Jacob Blue Jay, Iggy the […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1987 to 1994 Broadcast Medium: Television A one hour weekly drama about the life and times of a team of lawyers andtheir law firm. Series created by William Deverell. Principal cast: C. DavidJohnson, Eric Peterson, Sonja Smits (`87 to `92), Cynthia Dale (`88 to `94),Anthony Sherwood (`89 to `94), Julie Khaner […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1987 to 1993 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weekly from March 3, 1987 to March 31, 1993 Codco was a sketch group formed in Newfoundland by Cathy Jones, Mary Walsh, Andy Jones, Tommy Sexton and Greg Malone. The group was formed in 1973 and made its debut in Toronto with a show […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1986 to 1992 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weekly, at various times, from January 8, 1986 to May 30, 1992. This half-hour science program was aimed at kids 12 and up. It was hosted by the effervescent Bob McDonald, who started his teaching career as a lecturer at the Ontario Science Centre […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1986 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weekly from January to August, 1986. This half hour comedy program featured The Frantics, a Canadian quartet of comics who wrote and performed their own material. The group, which was formed in 1979, had had a successful run on community television before being offered a […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1986 to 1993 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weekly, at various times, from September 12, 1986 to March 28, 1993 This half-hour public affairs program was dedicated to aging and health. The show was targeted at the 50 plus age group, and examined issues important to older Canadians. A typical episode might feature […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1986 to 1990 Broadcast Medium: Television Aired weekly at 11:30 PM, from January 27, 1986 to April 21, 1986. Second season aired from March 2, 1987 to June 1, 1987. Third season aired from Oct. 2, 1990 to Dec. 13, 1990. This half-hour drama was a series about urban life in […]
Network: CBC Television Network Broadcast Run: 1985 to 2007 Broadcast Medium: Television Weekly program offering an inside look into the world of Business. The show debuted on January 7, 1985 with host, Patrick Watson [to 1987]; Robert Scully, host 1987 to 1997.Duncan McEwan was Executive Producer. Whether with an entrepreneur looking to move a business from a garage […]